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FL53 LSK

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

76,403 mi
Last recorded76,403 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 LSK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2018 76,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

power steering rack damp

rear chassis cross member corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front outer wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,039 miles

O/S/F wiper worn.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 75,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F wiper worn.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,997 miles

Nearside Front VIN sticker damaged

Nearside Rear brake efficiency low

trailer socket in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2016 73,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling hand brake cable (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front VIN sticker damaged

Nearside Rear brake efficiency low

trailer socket in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside door shut corroding

nearside outer sill heavily corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside outer sill heavily corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,998 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside door shut corroding

nearside outer sill heavily corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside outer sill heavily corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 29 May 2014 68,301 miles

Corrosion to front steps

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside parking brake cable poor condition

Pass 29 May 2014 68,301 miles

Corrosion to front steps

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside parking brake cable poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2013
Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,581 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 65,581 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear inner tyre flat

Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,266 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,175 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 49,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,938 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,930 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,822 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 33,820 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,211 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 25,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,473 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FL53 LSK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL53 LSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FL53 LSK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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